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Fylde MP visits Iraq to meet persecuted Christians

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has visited war-torn Iraq to see the devastation caused by ISIS and meet persecuted Christians who have been forced to flee their homes. During the fact-finding mission, the Member of Parliament spoke to displaced families at the Ashty 2 Camp, Ankawa, Erbil, where 5,500 people are forced to live in 1,088 [...]

Mark Menzies MP visits Lytham primary school

Fylde MP Mark Menzies said he was impressed with the new library and computer suite during a visit to a local primary school. The Member of Parliament was invited to Lytham C.E Primary School by headteacher Helen Willott, where he was given a tour of the school buildings and introduced to some of the pupils. [...]

Mark Menzies MP supports new Lytham post office

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has visited a Lytham post office to offer his support for the new venture. The Member of Parliament popped in to Crofts Newsagent and Post Office on Warton Street and spoke to the owner Tony Croft about his decision to expand the business. Crofts Newsagent has been part of the east [...]

Fylde MP hails Eurofighter Typhoon after seeing aircraft in active service for first time

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has described how impressed he was after seeing the Warton-built Eurofighter Typhoon in action on military operations for the first time. The Member of Parliament recently spent some time at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the air force’s forward mounting base for overseas operations in the Middle East, where he saw the [...]

Mark Menzies urges new Minister to continue Typhoon support on visit to BAE Warton

Mark Menzies MP has urged the Ministry of Defence to continue its unwavering support for British-built aircraft during a Ministerial visit to Lancashire. Mr Menzies welcomed the new Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriet Baldwin MP, to BAE Systems in Warton where he showed her around the state-of-the-art hangers where the world’s most advanced combat aircraft [...]

Westminster was abuzz with speculation as we returned after the Easter break, the Prime Minister announcing a press conference at 11.15am on Tuesday.
The decision to call an election for June 8 is the right thing for us to do to make sure Britain has the best bargaining position with the European Union.
An election now will mean we can secure the strong and stable leadership the country needs to get us through the Brexit negotiations.
It will give the Prime Minister the mandate she needs to get... Read more »

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to call a General Election for June 8.
Mr Menzies said: "This is the right thing for us to do to make sure Britain has the best bargaining position with the European Union.
"An election now will give the Prime Minister a mandate in order to get the best deal for the British people.
"This will give us the certainty, stability, security and strong leadership we need to get that deal.
"It is the only way we can... Read more »

It was a sad day in Parliament as it fell silent for the funeral procession of PC Keith Palmer.
Killed in the Westminster attack last month, he died protecting democracy, staff and members of the public.
His cortege set off from Parliament along streets lined with police officers and those who came to pay their respects, with a floral tribute which read "No 1 Daddy".
He was a top public servant. He was also a hero, and that is why his coffin was allowed to lie in the... Read more »

Fylde MP Mark Menzies says he is delighted to see a programme of works in place for the building of the M55 link road to St Annes.
At the most recent meeting of all the interested parties concerned with the road, officers revealed the programme which includes impending legal agreements, the tender process and construction of the road.
Mr Menzies said he was delighted to see progress made after attending the meeting with Kensington Developments, Lancashire County and Fylde Councils.
At the meeting, plans showed the tender authorisation... Read more »

The Government has launched an investigation into Lancashire County Council's decision to close libraries.
Following complaints from MPs and members of the public, Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson has written to Lancashire County Council leader Jennifer Mein to state the Secretary of State is minded to hold an inquiry.
The authority has until June 9 to make representations to the Government.
Fylde MP Mark Menzies, who has campaigned against the closures, said: "From day one it was clear Labour-controlled Lancashire County Council was playing politics with library... Read more »